Historical Tidbits

Authors take particular care to romanticize centuries past. Let’s face it, we have kings, queens, dukes, earls, lords, barons, and every other aristocratic title possible to give our heroes. Our settings are in stately homes and castles. Occasionally, you’ll find other interesting eras to read about including knights, Vikings, and pirates. But what was life really like in centuries past? If you’re interested, read a few of our historical tidbit articles below. Life wasn’t always a peachy experience, and women often struggled to survive spinsterhood and even marriage. If you’re interested in a bit of reality, these articles may be for you.

Read about how to hold and attend a ball – 1872 Victorian Style. “Balls are the paradise of daughters, the purgatory of chaperons, and the pandemonium of paterfamilias.” They are a father’s nightmare because daughters need new dresses and the brougham won’t be available the night of the affair.

Arsenic was used in just about everything. It wasn’t only a poison of choice if you wanted to kill another person. It was in the makeup that woman wore, in their dresses, and in their wallpaper. Arsenic poisoning was a regular occurrence during the Victorian era.

Did a man break his engagement? Was your heart broken in two? In the 19th century, you could sue a man or woman for the breach of promise of marriage and receive compensation. Read about the shattered hearts and stories.

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